Understanding Economic Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Indian Context

Abstract : COVID 19 (SARS-CoV-2) declared by the World Health Organization as pandemic, is causing not only the health distress but economic depression as well. By now it has engulfed more than 190 countries shocking the global economy through many channels to all these countries leading to a global recession. Indian health officials confirmed the presence of the virus for the first time on 30th January in Kerala, since then the number has been increasing, and influencing the society and economy. Moreover, after announcement of lockdown in entire country at least till 17th May 2020, economy of India is being influenced significantly and heavily and consequently the public health and vice versa. In this brief write-up, an attempt has been made to understand the Economic Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Indian context